2. To strengthen our congregations by pooling resources and staff for the common good under the direction of our bishop.

3. To provide a framework for ongoing cooperative ministries

among our congregations and to grow our network.

4. To provide mutual support between our parishes to keep viable

and vital congregational presences in the communities that we

serve.

With the passing of By Laws by four congregations, as of June 27th, 2016, LSIM has officially become an independent entity within the Southern Ohio Synod. Abiding Christ, Fairborn; St. Mark's, Fairborn, Arise in Christ, Donnellsville and Good Shepherd, West Milton are the Lutheran Saints in Ministry!